| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Flight at age 18 |
| 1 | Is now a Crewman |
| 1 | During a battle, defeat or victory depends on your actions. The ship suffers severe damage and you are blamed for the disaster. You are court - martialled and discharged. |
| 2 | Became a Free Trader at age 22 |
| 2 | Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 3 | Became a Star Marine at age 26 |
| 3 | Is now a Marine |
| 3 | Assigned to a black ops mission. |
| 3 | Promoted to Star Marine rank 1 |
| 3 | Is now a Lance Corporal |
| 4 | Continued as Star Marine at age 30 |
| 4 | Trapped behind enemy lines. |
| 5 | Continued as Star Marine at age 34 |
| 5 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 | Became a Scavenger at age 38 |
| 6 | Betrayed by a friend. One of your Contacts or Allies betrays you, ending your career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 | Switched to Engineer/Gunner at age 42 |
| 7 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 8 | Switched to Broker at age 46 |
| 8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 | Continued as Broker at age 50 |
| 9 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 10 | Continued as Broker at age 54 |
| 10 | Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 10 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 | Continued as Broker at age 58 |
| 11 | A good deal ensures you are living the high life for a few years. |
| 11 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |